Legislation - SB0631

Title: Commission on Abandoned and Neglected Maryland Cemeteries - Establishment
Sponsored by: Senator M. Washington
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Establishing the Commission on Abandoned and Neglected Maryland Cemeteries within the Office of Cemetery Oversight to establish standard definitions for neglected and abandoned cemeteries, support the development of a statewide inventory of cemeteries and burial sites in the State, and develop recommendations relating to historical cemeteries concentrating on abandoned African American cemeteries; and requiring the Commission to submit an annual report by December 1 with its recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly.

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Original:: Finance Click to view Recorded Media

Details

Cross-filed with: HB0724

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2025

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/29/2025 Legislative Date 1/25/2025 Action First Reading Finance Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Commission on Abandoned and Neglected Maryland Cemeteries - Establishment Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/01/2025 Legislative Date 2/01/2025 Action Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	1/29/2025	1/25/2025	First Reading Finance
			Text - First - Commission on Abandoned and Neglected Maryland Cemeteries - Establishment
Senate	2/01/2025	2/01/2025	Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.

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